Text Message Scams Are Surging — and Financial Institutions Are the Prime Target
Posted On: April 1, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Fraud
If you’ve received a text message claiming to be from your bank, you’re not alone — and you’re right to pause before clicking.
Text message scams are increasing at a rapid pace, with cybercriminals increasingly posing as banks and financial institutions to pressure people into taking immediate action. (One source reported that, “Text-message attacks with the...
Inactive Accounts are Hacker Gold — How to Protect Yourself
Posted On: December 30, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
Inactive Accounts are Hacker Gold — How to Protect Yourself.
Dormant accounts may feel harmless, but they’re prime targets for scammers because they often go unchecked. In today’s digital world, most of us have multiple accounts—banking, shopping, streaming, and more. Do you track them all and monitor them for suspicious activity?
Inactive accounts can be risky because they store your personal information, payment details, and login credentials...